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Former Nestles Demolition Update: Photos

July 21, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

As the July 1 demolition deadline set forth in a contract with Aldi has come and gone, city officials remain adamant that the agreement with Aldi will forge on. Interest in a corner lot on South Fourth and Fay streets has come from international supermarket chain, Aldi who then signed a contract with the city of Fulton in hopes to build and open a store at this location by Christmas of this year. Despite the delays, executive director of the community development agency, Joe Fiumara has confirmed that Aldi is still interested and pursuing their contract with the city.

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Bridget-ann Hart presents the check to Franklin Fry of the Heart Association.

Kinney Drugs recognized as Top National Wear Red Day Fundraising Company

July 20, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Kinney Drugs, the drug store division of KPH Healthcare Services, Inc., received the top honor after raising $30,000 during its 2016 Heart Health campaign. This donation edged out all other companies in the nation, including Wall Street financial firm Morgan Stanley, which ranked number 2 with a donation of $29,969.

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Fresh Air Fund Brings Big City Kids to ‘Fresh Air’ of CNY

July 20, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

The Fresh Air Fund has brought more than 60 kids from the bustling streets of New York City to the quiet countryside in the Central New York area. Oswego chairperson for Fresh Air Fund, Kathy Froio described the organization as “a cultural exchange that allows children from different boroughs of NYC to get a taste of rural life.”

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Oswego Man Facing Sexual Abuse, Other Charges

July 20, 2016 Steve Yablonski

On Tuesday, Shaun MacIsaac, of Oswego, was arrested for first-degree sexual abuse, a class D felony; first-degree disseminating indecent material to minors, a class D felony; third-degree sexual abuse, a class B felony; and two counts of forcible touching, a class A misdemeanor. The arrest stems from the investigation into an incident that occurred in Oswego.

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Prime waterfront property for sale in Oswego.

Oswego School District Updated on Progress of Ed Center Marketing

July 19, 2016 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego City School District’s Education Center could be sold in nine to 12 months; or, maybe even sooner. Or it could take quite a bit longer to find a buyer for the 120 E. First St. property. At Tuesday night’s board of education meeting, the district approved Pyramid Brokerage Company as the authorized broker for the sale of the Education Center.

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City Officials Visit Reach Youth Repairing Homes in Fulton

July 19, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

City officials traveled through the city of Fulton to meet Reach program youth at work sites as they rehabilitated more than 50 homes in the area. Mayor Ronald Woodward Sr. and first, second and third ward councilmen Thomas Kenyon, David Ritchie, and Donald Patrick Jr. respectively, visited many of the work sites to meet the Reach youth and staff, and speak with participating homeowners. “This is really great,” said Mayor Woodward. “The kids are working really hard and the homeowners are very appreciative.”

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"Hoover," the hand-carved wooden dog, was located and returned to its rightful home.

‘Hoover’ Returns To Mexico Point Park

July 19, 2016 Steve Yablonski

Back in June, the staff at Mexico Point Park thought they’d never see “Hoover” again.
“I didn’t think it would happen. But, two boys saw Hoover on a lawn (in a nearby town),” Sandra Scott of Mexico Point Park said. “The owner said his son gave it to him. He said he found it in a storage locker.”

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Plans Rev Up To Get Super Dirt Week Racing In Oswego

July 18, 2016 Contributor

This year’s edition of Super Dirt Week will look significantly different for dirt race fans while for Oswego Speedway their facility will have a new makeover. It is less than 80 days to the beginning of Super Dirt Week and the process is well under way. Sitting down with World Racing Group Director of Events Jeff Hachmann at the site of this year’s event, he explained how SDW got to where it is. “In novice terms, wood chips will be put down to keep moisture and then 12-15 inches of clay will go down. We will water, roll and till the track just like a gardener would. There will be 600 loads of clay going down,” he said of transforming the Steel Palace into a dirt track once again.

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Five Syracuse Residents Charged With Drug Possession in Oswego County

July 18, 2016 Steve Yablonski

On Sunday (July 17), at approximately 12:27 p.m., State Police stopped an unregistered vehicle on State Route 481 in the town of Volney. Investigation at the scene revealed the vehicle allegedly contained heroin, cocaine, hypodermic needles, open containers, and alprazolam and clonazepam pills.

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Mallory Man Facing Sex Charges

July 18, 2016 Steve Yablonski

On Saturday (July 16), at 11:19 a.m., Shane P. Haynes, 46, of 2284 County Route 37, Bldg. 95, Mallory, was arrested for first-degree sex abuse, a class D felony; first-degree criminal sex act, a class B felony; first-degree sexual conduct against a child, a class B felony; and endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor.

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